Maintenance and Modifications
News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ez Creeper Reduces Scare of Aviation Maintenance Tech Injuries
Company’s $950 creeper increases productivity of aircraft technicians and reduces repetitive stress injuries.
Engines
P&WC Reports Strong Response to Eagle Service Plans
Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering 400 flight hours of free coverage for new PT6A operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
API, FlexSys Venture Taps Possibilities of Morphing Wing
Aviation Partners is bringing 15-foot demonstrator to NBAA Convention to display multiple applications of FlexFoil wing morphing.
Maintenance and Modifications
CAT Expands King Air Gross Weight STC
The STC amendment will accommodate Pro Line 21 avionics and Cleveland Wheels and Brakes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Starts First VIP B777 completion
New Singapore MRO/FBO facility, service agreement with Zetta Jet also announced.
Aircraft
Duncan Partners with Winglet Technology on Citation Sovereign
STC approval is anticipated at year-end, with deliveries slated to start early next year.
Aircraft
Advent Offering Rebate on B200 Anti-skid Brakes
Operators who order under the incentive will have up to a year to install the system after the STC is issued in order to receive their rebate.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Flight Deck Upgrades Lengthen Bizjet Lifetimes
The avionics upgrades available for aircraft with Honeywell flight decks also helps preserve the value of older jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Jet Preps for Influx of Mx, Avionics Work
The Van Nuys Gulfstream maintenance specialist is expecting an influx of customer airplanes for NextGen upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAC Receives Approval for Boeing 787 Limited Airframe Rating from FAA
Associated Air Center (AAC) receives approval for Boeing 787 limited airframe rating from FAA
Maintenance and Modifications
GlobalParts.aero Eyes Growth with Learjet Business
The company has shipped 25,000 Learjet-specific parts in the first year alone.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Expands Gulfstream Support
The MRO provider has added two Gulfstream models to its list of capabiliites.
Maintenance and Modifications
Customer Support Is Personal for Embraer CEO
The Brazilian airframer’s leadership has made a concerted effort to handle customer problems.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hearst To Acquire Mx Tracking Firm CAMP Systems
According to Hearst, this acquisition continues its diversification into data and information-based companies.
Engines
StandardAero and Cycle Aviation Ink Support Deal
Ariz.-based StandardAero will provide PT-6 turboprop engine service at two East Coast Cycle Aviation MRO locations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aero Folds American Jet into Company Portfolio
Michael Saso sold American Jet after 45 years with the company.
Maintenance and Modifications
Able Help Desk To Provide After-hours AOG Support
The expanded services comes less than a year after Textron acquired the company.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Helicopter Strengthens Global Support
The rotorcraft maker looks to enhance its European service network capabilities.
Engines
CD Aviation Services Upgrades TPE331 Test Rig
The Joplin, Mo. authorized Honeywell service provider says the move will imrprove its response times.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall To Debut New Parts Inventory Tracking Software
Scheduled to be unveiled at NBAA's annual convention, the new module for its maintenance tracking systeim promises to streamline the parts stream.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Centers Have New Message: Help Wanted
Company hopes to hire more than 200 technicians, engineers and other workers for its Business Aircraft service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications
U.S. Government Eases Access for Aircraft Mx in Cuba
ARSA praised change as putting safety in front of politics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Vienna Expands Bombardier Bizjet Support
With its new EASA approval, the location can now provide line service for Globals, and base maintenance for the Challenger 350
Maintenance and Modifications
Dart Expands European Maintenance Network
Four facilities joined the company's network in Europe.
Engines
Heli-One Joins P&WC Field Support Network
The Canadian MRO provider has a long history of servicing Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplants.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan's Calibration Lab Measures Up
After its first surveillance audit, the MRO provider upholds its calibration accreditation
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Adds H130 Parts-only Program, New Customer
The news at Helitech International, included the hourly cost maintenance provider's announcement six new aircraft have been enrolled in its engine program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mx Manual Issues Still Hamstring MROs
Repair stations just want unfettered access to maintenance manuals, but some OEMs are reluctant to share.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan To Provide 'Smart Cabin' Upgrades for G450/550s
The Nebraska-based MRO provider was named as the exclusive dealer for the Inairvation cabin upgrade for the Gulfstream 450 and 550.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star and AvFab Team on Hawker 800 Belted Lav STC
The modification is slated to be available by the end of 2016.
